F.A.Q.

Karaoke Eternal makes no assumptions about audio input so that it can work with any mic setup (including none at all). To mix the player’s output (the music) with mics, there are generally 2 approaches:

• Software mixing: The system running the player uses a USB or Thunderbolt audio interface that has mic(s) connected.
• Hardware mixer: An external/outboard mixer has mic(s) connected, as well as the audio from the system running the player.

Below is a non-exhaustive, probably U.S.-centric list of sources for licensed MP3+G or MP4 files (additions welcome):

• KaraokeNerds
• SunFly Karaoke
• PartyTyme Karaoke
• Karaoke Version
• PCDJ

Karaoke tracks require original recording and production. Please support the creators!

• Karaoke Mugen: Friends of K.E., Karaoke Mugen is geared toward anime and has a large library of downloadable songs.
• PiKaraoke: “A KTV-style karaoke song search and queueing system.”
• OpenKJ: “A collection of applications and services intended to make life easier for karaoke DJs.”
• Ultrastar Deluxe: “A free open source karaoke game for your PC. The gameplay experience is similar to that of the commercial product SingStar™ by Sony Computer Entertainment.”
• Vocaluxe: “A free and open source singing game, inspired by SingStar™ and the great Ultrastar Deluxe project.”

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If you want to host the app at /karaoke for example, run Karaoke Eternal Server with the --urlPath /karaoke option, then use an NGINX config similar to the following, replacing <your_server_ip> and <your_server_port>:

  location /karaoke {
    proxy_pass http://192.168.1.11:8090/karaoke;
    proxy_set_header Host $http_host;
    proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $remote_addr;
    proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
    proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Host $host;
    proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Port $server_port;
}

Check the scanner log (or console output) and look for the last file the scanner encountered - typically it will be corrupt and should be removed.

Yes, just place the following _kes.v1.js file in the applicable media folder:

return ({ compose, getDefaultParser, defaultMiddleware }) => {
  return (ctx, next) => {
    ctx.artist = ctx.data.artist
    ctx.title = ctx.data.title
  }
}

Most browsers block media from playing automatically unless the webpage has been interacted with in some way, which can cause issues when starting the player remotely. See the following links for enabling auto-play on your browser:

• Chrome: Change site settings permissions and set Sound to “Allow”.
• Firefox: Allow or block media autoplay and set Autoplay to “Allow Audio and Video”.
• Safari (macOS): Customize settings and set Auto-Play to “Allow All Auto-Play”.
• Edge: Allow or block media autoplay and set Media autoplay to “Allow”.